Batman Star Christian Bale Arrested On Assault Allegations

[Teacher Mark 53]

LONDON, England (AP) -- Batman star Christian Bale was arrested Tuesday over allegations of assault, British media reported.

Christian Bale stars in the 'Dark Knight,' which broke the opening weekend box office record.

Christian Bale stars in the 'Dark Knight,' which broke the opening weekend box office record.

British media had reported that Bale's mother and sister complained they were assaulted by the 34-year-old actor at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Sunday night, a day before the European premiere of his latest film, "The Dark Knight."

The women made the allegation at a local police station in southern England on Monday, Britain's Press Association news agency said. It later said Bale had been arrested, citing "police sources."

Asked whether Bale was in custody, a police spokesman did not refer to him by name but said: "A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault."

The spokesman spoke anonymously in line with force policy and refused to go into more detail. British police do not name suspects before they are formally charged.

U.S.-based representatives for Bale didn't immediately return messages seeking comment. Repeated phone calls to Bale's London representative went unanswered.

The Sun newspaper said police didn't question the actor Monday because they didn't want to interfere with the premiere of the movie.

Wales-born Bale first made a splash as the child star of Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" in 1987. His screen credits also include "American Psycho," "The Machinist" and "Batman Begins."

In "The Dark Knight," Bale reprises the role of wealthy playboy Bruce Wayne and his crime-fighting alter-ego Batman, a brooding vigilante superhero still scarred by the murder of his parents.

The film, which stars the late Heath Ledger as Batman's nemesis The Joker, took in a record $158.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend in the U.S. last week.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/...e.ap/index.html

[Peikko 1,575]

What is he supposed to have done to his mum and sis - and more importantly, why? The crazy world of media stars...

[Teacher Mark 53]

What is he supposed to have done to his mum and sis - and more importantly, why? The crazy world of media stars...

They may have made the mistake of mentioning Heath Ledger!

[Marilyn. 340]

hmmm, I have a feeling this is made up.. maybe they wanted money from him and he said no...

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Hmmm... weird.

[Peikko 1,575]

Ah, ok

Link for more details - long term family dispute eh? Money, money, money...

[Marilyn. 340]

hmmm, I have a feeling this is made up.. maybe they wanted money from him and he said no...

Ah, ok

Link for more details - long term family dispute eh? Money, money, money...

see told you

[Peikko 1,575]

Eh, who knows? Circus performers, former hippies and animal rights activists, what a background! Of course, we should expect no less from these lefty, loony, tree hugging morons!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Weird to get arrested though - the police don't usually do that in domestic disputes unless the person is actually violent or mouths off.

[Marilyn. 340]

Mrs Bale said: "Yes I was there and yes there was a family situation but the police are handling it and I cannot say anymore at the moment.

"We didn't call the police to the scene. I can't say anymore but we didn't call the police."

Mrs Bale and her daughter are said to have gone to a police station in Hampshire to make the allegation, which was subsequently referred to the Metropolitan Police.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "A 34-year-old man attended a London Police Station on Tuesday by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault."

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics...ion-arrest.html

Edited July 22, 2008 by *Marilyn*

[Teacher Mark 53]

Eh, who knows? Circus performers, former hippies and animal rights activists, what a background! Of course, we should expect no less from these lefty, loony, tree hugging morons!

You forgot to log in under your zqt3344 alias. I knew it was you!

[Peikko 1,575]

[*JG* 2]

More FREE publicity for the movie. Genius!

[Peikko 1,575]

It can't be me, I never use the devil smiley!

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Eh, who knows? Circus performers, former hippies and animal rights activists, what a background! Of course, we should expect no less from these lefty, loony, tree hugging morons!

You forgot to log in under your zqt3344 alias. I knew it was you!

And the bolding. Remember, the heavier the font the more weight is added to the argument.

Of course it also screams "pay attention to me!!"